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Djougou

City in Donga, Benin

Overview

Djougou is a lively city in northwest Benin, known for its busy markets, friendly people, and strong cultural traditions. It is a gateway to the rural north and offers an authentic taste of Beninese daily life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Benin
Department
Donga
Population
237,040
Time Zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
9.71°, 1.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$405
Local Cost
$208
Local Income
$110
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1172 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DJA
Distance
4 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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